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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.68, 269.52 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.68, 269.52 and 177.16 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.68 : 269.52 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.68/269.52 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.68x = 269.52 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.68x = 47,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748.16/179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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